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Court denies bond reduction for James T. DuBois Jr.; judge cites prior record and statutory bail factors
Summary
After testimony from the defendant and lead investigator, the court denied James Thomas DuBois Jr.'s motion to reduce bond, citing prior felony convictions, failures to appear and the court's assessment under Tennessee's statutory bail factors; the judge said the current bond amount would remain in place.
A Dixon County judge denied a defense motion to reduce bond for James Thomas DuBois Jr. in case 2024CR0137 after evidence and argument that the defendant faces numerous counts, a lengthy criminal history and prior failures to appear.
Defense counsel asked the court to lower bond, arguing the defendant has steady work, local family ties and would comply with conditions such as an ankle monitor or reporting to probation. DuBois testified that he has lived in the area, works in construction, has a six-year-old son and said he could come up with $5,000…
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